MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COOK INC ULTRATHANE COPE NEPHROURETEROSTOMY SET; LJE CATHETER, NEPHROSTOMY

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)

Patient Problem No Code Available (3191)

Event Date 10/29/2018

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Pma/510(k) #: preamendment.(b)(4).This report includes information known at this time.A follow up report will be submitted should additional relevant information become available.

Event Description

It was reported an ultrathane cope nephroureterostomy stent was placed in the bladder for a urinary drainage procedure.After 2-3 weeks, the patient returned to the facility and the device was found to be leaking at the hub of the catheter.The drain was replaced with another device.No other adverse effects were reported for this incident.

Event Description

No additional information has been added to the description of event since the previous medwatch report was submitted.

Manufacturer Narrative

Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unchanged, unknown or unavailable.Concomitant medical product: received on: (b)(6) 2018.Investigation: evaluation.A review of the complaint history, device history record, drawing, instructions for use (ifu), manufacturing instructions, quality control, and specifications of the device, as well as a visual inspection, dimensional verification, and functional test, were conducted during the investigation.One catheter was returned in a used, undamaged condition.The visual inspection of the returned device found the suture secure in the threads of the cap.The tubing and cap were also both secure.The dimensions of the device were measure within specifications, so there is no indication from inspection that there are nonconforming devices in the field.The functional test of the device did not confirm the presence of a leak.Additionally, a document based investigation evaluation was performed.The proper procedures are in place to identify and prevent this failure mode prior to device distribution.The risk specifications covering mac-loc drainage catheters include both hub separation and leakage as a potential failure mode.The identified risk controls include manufacturing quality control checks and process validation.The technical files covering mac-loc drainage catheters indicate that the risks associated with these devices are acceptable when weighed against the benefits.A review of the device history record found no related non-conformances with this lot.It should be noted that a review of complaint history found no other related complaints for this lot.There is no evidence of nonconforming devices in house or in field.The instructions for use (ifu) advise the user to inspect the device prior to use to ensure that no damage has occurred.Based on the information provided, inspection of the returned product and the results of our investigation, a definitive root cause could not be established.Appropriate measures have been taken to address this failure mode.The appropriate personnel have been notified.Per the quality engineering risk assessment no further action is required.Cook will continue to monitor for similar complaints.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803 and is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement contained herein is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned, that a death or serious injury occurred, nor that any cook device caused, contributed to, or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.

• Brand Name: ULTRATHANE COPE NEPHROURETEROSTOMY SET
• Type of Device: LJE CATHETER, NEPHROSTOMY
• Manufacturer (Section D): COOK INC; 750 daniels way; bloomington IN 47404
• MDR Report Key: 8066576
• MDR Text Key: 127053457
• Report Number: 1820334-2018-03337
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LJE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00827002481800
• UDI-Public: (01)00827002481800(17)210921(10)9181666
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/30/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 09/21/2021
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: ULT8.5-8.5-26-NUCL-B-RH
• Device Lot Number: 9181666
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/15/2018
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/30/2018
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/13/2018
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 01/15/2019
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 01/30/2019
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention